“I have no place in my heart for people who feel that way.” But it’s worth remembering what one prominent Brave said in response. Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Imagesįormer Braves closer John Rocker’s homophobic and racist rant about the New York City 7 train is one of the most infamous diatribes in sports history. Ildemaro Vargas proved you can’t lose a ball in the rainbow during Diamondbacks Pride Night last year. This program includes an LGBTQ+ resource group that brings the team’s out employees and allies together in a safe environment to share their life experiences.Ģ022 Outlook: After a 110 loss season last year that signaled a full-on rebuild, the D-backs roster consists of mostly retreads and placeholders who, if everything breaks right, could contend for a World Series in 2014. To help you get started, here is a look at every MLB team’s connection to the LGBTQ community.Īs one of the highest ranking LGBTQ executives in baseball, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Nona Lee has helped promote a spirit of inclusion by founding the “D-backs For Change” initiative. In celebration of Opening Day (and my favorite holiday), it’s time to reconnect with the game.

After an offseason dominated by competitive balance tax thresholds and pre-arbitration bonus pools, it turns out there will be a baseball season after all!